Sapphire belongs to the corundum family just like Ruby. It is after diamond the hardest mineral on earth.

Blue gems

Sapphire is mostly known by its blue color. However, all corundum minerals that do not have a red color (Red corundum is called Ruby) is seen as sapphires. Therefore There are also yellow, pink, violet and green sapphires. The sapphires on this page are light blue in color.

History of sapphire

Sapphires have already been found in Sri Lanka since the ancient times. It was claimed that the sapphire granted strength, honor and immortality to the owner. The stone was so loved that at a given time all the blue stone where named sapphires. It was in the 19th century, that sapphire together with the Roby, got its own classification within the corundum group.

Sapphire Meanings

Sapphire is seen as a stone with a positive effect on the psyche. It stimulates the brain, helps to remain calm and promotes mental health. With sapphire you can think clear and focus more on your tasks.